Passeios por Dongyu Pingyu

Today we took the Haiyou 50. The downside of booking with Klook is that there's no free shuttle to the Nanhai Service Center, but the overall trip is still highly recommended. If you get seasick, remember to prepare motion sickness medication, a mask, and earphones beforehand. The photos are beautiful when the weather is good. On Dongji Island, I highly recommend renting a scooter. You can register and pay before boarding. It's too hot to walk in this weather, and it takes more time to visit places on foot. With a scooter, you can enjoy the breeze, and you won't be out of breath from walking. The optional snorkeling trip at Dongyuping doesn't have too many tourists, so I found the itinerary quite relaxing, and the coach was very meticulous and professional. The tour guide, Allen, was very witty and humorous.

The coaches are all very kind; even if you can't swim, you can confidently get into the water ❤️. There are also drinks and water available on the boat. After snorkeling 🤿, we had lunch on the island. During the snorkeling, the coaches also helped take photos 📷, allowing you to feel the magical charm of Dongyuping... Lamb Chop and Ah Fei are both so cute 😍. There are also five-star and six-star restrooms here 🚽🤣. When participating in the activity, we happened to see seagulls flying on the boat! If you don't want to play in the water in the afternoon, you can choose a free tour of Wang'an. Whether you choose to play in the water or take a free tour of Wang'an in the afternoon, both are fine; just arrive at the disembarkation point by the designated meeting time. There's also an afternoon tea snack time 😛 (Coach Quan Quan 👊🏻 is very handsome, please believe in the Quan Quan sect!)

Enjoy your visit to the Taroko Gorge, even though most of the trails are closed due to the 2024 earthquake. It's still a pleasant experience with a few stops along the way. Thanks to Josephine for her explanations and her sense of humor.

Wonderful and well-organized tour! Yehliu, Yin & Yang Sea, Shifen, and Jiufen were all beautiful places to visit. Special thanks to our guide Kevin Chang for making the trip so enjoyable. He was friendly, helpful, and shared many interesting facts throughout the journey. Highly recommended, especially with guide Kevin Chang... If you want great photos & videos for social media, definitely choose KEVIN CHANG. He is very skilled at photography & videography and captured lot of of amazing photos & videos for us, He never tires of capturing amazing clicks and voluntarily took a lot of photos. Truly brilliant... Highly recommended...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an amazing experience on our Sun Moon Lake tour, and a big part of that was thanks to Jeannie! She was friendly, professional, organized, and incredibly knowledgeable throughout the entire trip. She shared interesting information about each destination, kept the group informed, and made sure everything ran smoothly. Her energy and passion for what she does really enhanced the experience and made the tour both enjoyable and memorable. Sun Moon Lake is beautiful on its own, but having a guide like Jeannie made the experience even better. Highly recommend this tour, and if you’re lucky enough to have Jeannie as your guide, you’re in great hands!

Taipingshan is a hidden gem in Taiwan. Every part of it is wonderful, so be sure to visit it before traveling. As of January 2026, there is no restaurant in Jiuzhize as it is under construction, but you can boil eggs and eat steamed buns. It was a nice experience.

This tour is a perfect way to see the North Coast in one day. The bus was clean and the driver was excellent. Our tour guide Libby was very knowledgeable and helpful. We visited Yehliu Geopark, Shifen Old Street, Shifen Waterfall, Golden Waterfall, and Jioufen. The schedule is a bit tight at some stops, but it is very organized. It saves you from the stress of public transit. I was able to get great video footage and photos everywhere. I highly recommend this booking for anyone visiting Taiwan.

The itinerary was perfect, and first of all, I'm very grateful to our driver and tour guide, KEN! KEN arrived very early to pick us up and took care of everyone thoughtfully. Our first stop was Cingjing Farm. The journey wasn't short, and with the winding mountain roads, I wondered if it would be boring, but it wasn't at all. KEN started telling many interesting local stories even before we began ascending the mountain, which was super entertaining. He shared details about every place we passed. On the way up, we saw trucks transporting cabbages down the mountain, experienced the indigenous people's way of life, culture, and art, and even the place names we passed had their own history. Thanks to KEN, I learned a lot about Nantou. The mountains in Nantou are truly beautiful. Walking into the grand mountains, I truly understood what it means to have layers of green peaks. The mountains seemed endless. Occasionally, we'd pass by cliffs, and in the distance, we could see riverbeds. It was the dry season, so they looked like shallow, scratch-like marks, with a few shimmering, wide, thin mirrors of water reflecting faintly. The scenery was captivating. When we arrived at the farm, the weather was excellent. Under the blue sky and white clouds, time seemed to stand still. We slowly began to feel the temperature cool down. Sheep trotted on the slopes, creating little 'flowers' on the lush green grass. The trail was built along the mountain, with a few horses grazing in the flat area below. In the distance, the continuous mountain ranges were hazy, only their approximate outlines remaining, blending with the azure sky. We walked along the trail to the exit, where KEN picked us up to go down for lunch, and then took us to our second stop, Sun Moon Lake. Getting out of the car, I was immediately drawn to the surface of Sun Moon Lake. It was wider than I imagined, with an emerald-like surface, seemingly bottomless. Sunlight scattered across it, making it sparkle like light, thin silk stretching and unfurling in the wind. Taking a boat tour of the lake was exhilarating; the breeze was refreshing, reducing some of the early summer heat. KEN continued to provide explanations, deepening our impression of Sun Moon Lake. The boat stopped at several piers, and in the shallow waters near the shore, we could vaguely see small fish. I guessed the fish were as happy as I was. During our free time, I walked to the Yuchi Township Farmers' Association Ita Thao Branch and bought Ruby Black Tea. It felt right to bring some black tea back from Sun Moon Lake. The Assam milk tea I bought from a small roadside shop was also delicious. On the boat ride back, we could also see the cable cars, making it even more pleasant. Sun Moon Lake at sunset, with its water turning deeper, gently smoothed away all worries. Even though we were reluctant to leave, it was time to go back. KEN drove us back, again carefully reminding us to take our personal belongings. On the way back, we watched the sun set. The fields by the roadside were golden, the residual warmth of the sun slowly faded, and my phone filled with more and more photos. I thought about how truly happy this day had been, and how it had passed by so quickly. As night fell, we finally returned to Taichung. KEN patiently dropped us off at our respective accommodations and bid us farewell. I am very grateful to KEN and to this one-day tour. It felt like a wonderfully beautiful dream. I love the mountains and waters of Nantou. Perhaps someday when I feel anxious, looking back at this journey, recalling those interesting little stories, those cute little sheep, and those lovely ripples, will bring me peace of mind. I truly hope to have the chance to visit again!